Associate Pastor- Minister of Youth and Young Adults

The Minister of Youth and Young Adults is responsible for the development and implementation of the vision, strategy and tactical elements for all programs related to youth and young adults at Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church. Our goals are to disciple youth and young adults in their relationship with God and empower them with the tools to grow and mature their faith and understanding of God.

Specifically, the Minister of Youth and Young Adults is responsible for middle school, high school and young adult ministries, the scholarship team, and summer enrichment programming with emphasis on intergenerational activities and strong parent engagement.

• Pray for Senior Pastor, ministerial and administrative staff and Church family.
• Support the financial obligations of the church through tithe and offerings.
• Be early and prepared for all scheduled meetings.
• Must establish and foster exemplary relationships with Staff/non-staff workers, church membership, school districts, college personnel, parents and community at large.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

• Youth
• Parents
• Local School Districts
• Colleges
• Provide pertinent information concerning youth and young ministry operations and trends
• Develop, implement and evaluate a weekly middle and high school Sunday school program.
• Facilitate weekly Bible Study and small group discipleship activities for middle and high school students. This should also include monthly fellowship/social events, an annual weekend youth retreat, and summer activities and special events for the youth.
• On an ongoing basis, recruit, train and organize strong volunteers to help with the implementation of a strategic and innovative youth discipleship Will serve in a leadership capacity of the Youth Ministry Team.
• Research, coordinate, continually assess, and enhance our youth discipleship programs (curriculum development) and activities.
• Evaluate coordinators, leaders, and workers semi-annually to ensure effective leadership, professional and personal development.
• Ensure that all programs and ministries fulfill our mission to disciple youth and young adults for God’s glory and their good.
• In coordination with the appropriate staff/volunteers, encourage the integration of youth into the life of the church through use and development of their gifts and by connecting them with worship, service, outreach and fellowship.
• Investigate and inform parents and youth about opportunities for youth to attend camps, conventions, and summer mission projects and provide parents with regular opportunities to share concerns, to offer suggestions, or to inform you about specific needs of their youth.
• Facilitate effective and innovative communication with appropriate stakeholders related to youth (Ex: newsletters, the church web page, personal contacts, bulletin announcements, a calendar of events, reports, etc.)
• Keep the Senior Pastor informed of any family/youth concerns.
• Develop, implement and evaluate an effective small group discipleship strategy/model.
• Participate in the execution of the small group discipleship model.
• Encourage the integration of young adults into the life of the church through use and development of their gifts and by connecting them with worship, service, outreach and fellowship and counsel with church ministry leaders in planning, conducting and evaluating.
• Provide spiritual development opportunities and spaces.
• Disciple and train a leadership team serving in a leadership capacity.
• Provide counseling and spiritual direction on an individual basis.
• Participate as needed or requested in the…